Is this espresso maker a "pump system?What is the difference between a bar system and a true steam pressure machine?
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It is just steam, not a bar system. For the price, this is a great little machine. My husband and I use it at least twice everyday.
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No. It has only one reservior in which the water is turned into steam. The steam is then used 1) to blast the ground coffee beans and 2) to froth the milk, if the user wants to do that. It is simple and effective and much cheaper to produce than the "pump-system" type machine, which costs a lot more, because the pump-type machine has one reservior for the blasting of the coffee grounds and another for the frothing of the milk (they are at slightly different temperatures). I am very pleased with my Capresso, and I think the pump-type machine is over kill for home use.
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The Frothing wand is good, however as with most machines I use it without the attachment that is supposed to help with frothing... you know that tube that slips over the frothing wand. I don't like that thing, nor do I like cleaning it. I like the frothing wand because it does not leak water like my Francis Francis and Breville did. I have not yet tried pulling a shot with loose espresso, rather I've used ese pods. The Francis Francis produced a slightly better Crema (with pods) but this machine is much, much better than a Breville I had in the past in terms of taste and Crema. I have a feeling that using loose espresso would produce that perfect crema... however I've got to work out how loose or tight to pack it and just had not had time to make a big mess sorting out the peculiarities of this particular machine as far as loose espresso goes. I really like it though... it heats up really fast and holds a lot of water and doesn't leak or push water over the espresso wand either. That for me was a huge improvement.
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Yes -That's what mine sounds like as well...much quieter than a traditional espresso machine... Enjoy!
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I don't know much about this particular model which I believe only makes espresso. But I do know that but Jura Capresso which is awesome .its fully automatic coffee/espresso and cappuccino machine.
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This espresso machine is amazing. I read about leaks. It does not leak. Do not over fill and putmthe lid on tight. It is under pressure so if you don't do these things, wel...
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The Gaggia Classic is known for its quick recycle time and its temperature constancy. (If you get a scaling problem there is either a defect or, more likely, improper technique) But that is for pulling shots. The boiler is small but quick while others are relatively big but slow.If making several steamed milk drinks in a row is you main purpose the Classic may not be the best choice, but for pulling cups of espresso it is unbeatable.
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Espresso is a brewing method that is completely different than the method employed by the Snowden Oskar. The resulting brew can not be compared to espresso. It's totally different. I can't say better or worse because it depends on what you like but if you want espresso, buy an espresso machine because this will not give you anything near that result.
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Does not make espresso. It is just a steamer. We only steam milk for one or two lattes at a time but it holds plenty of water to do many more.
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Yes. I suggest you by-pass the Lavazza & get a Rancillio Sylvia with a PID temperature controller. It's all metal plumbing inside whereas most semi or automatic machines have plastic water lines & connectors. Bought a Saeco automatic which makes marvelous espresso but breaks down every 9 months when a plastic part breaks. I then got Miss Sylvia. Check out videos from Seattle Coffee Gear on You Tube as I think there's one on the Rancillio
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This is a traditional steam driven espresso machine. It is not a pod coffee maker.
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Caft? I never heard the word, looked it up: no results. AS for the machine: It broke, it just stopped working and then the espresso exploded (!) for no reason. Just don't buy it, You will be so much better off buying the cheap standalone espresso maker and a separate coffee maker.
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There is no indicator on the machine, but if you get a set of espresso cups the task is not complicated. When you release the dial on this machine, the water stops almost instantly. This machine comes with a single cup spout and a dual cup spout. For the strongest coffee, use the single and make sure you have a burr grinder; a regular coffee grinder will produce very weak espresso.
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yes it is espresso. looks expensive but pain to build, be careful building so wont chip or scratch.
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Well, it has a pump that you prime for a couple of minutes the first time you use it. It pumps the hot water into the coffee basket to make espresso, and it produces sufficient crema. But turn the switch on the side and it also has a spigot to froth milk with steam. Hope that helps.
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I have not experienced this problem, but check if the steam is actually being vented from the relief valve. I own two of these espresso makers, the first one purchased 2 years ago from Sur La Table, the other purchased recently from Amazon. The one more recently purchased has issues with steam leaking from the valve. My first one never did this. If the steam is, in fact, leaking from the gasket, don't over tighten, but rather reseat the gasket and see if that works. If it doesn't replace the gasket with a new one. If that doesn't work, there may be an issue with the fit of the top and bottom parts and the espresso maker should be returned for a replacement.
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Looking at the machine from the front, the water chamber (clear plastic) is on the back right-hand side, which you just slide out & fill up to the minimum or maximum line! I love this machine! (I've found out, through trial & error, that having the espresso coffee ground finer than usual, produces more crema; however, crema is not as important to me as having great strong espresso!) I much prefer this pump expresso machine to a Mr. Coffee, or a DeLongi [sp.] pump machine (I've had both), which produce great crema but very weak espresso!